Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai basil chicken, a quick and satisfying dish that brings the essence of a bustling Thai street market right to your kitchen. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy tender chicken thighs sautéed with aromatic garlic, fresh Thai basil, and colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will transport your taste buds straight to Thailand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, chopped
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice the red bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and bell pepper; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until evenly coated.
- Add Thai basil leaves just before serving; stir gently until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg